Ireland have won 13 of the 19 Tests played between the two sides, including all 10 in Dublin. "It's not about me bringing the national team here. We have the chance, as Argentina, to play against one of the best teams in the last few years," he added.

Ireland player ratings: Ireland were once again afflicted by unforced errors in a hard-fought 22-19 win at HQ but there were enough reserves of resolve to save the day from an Argentinian side that came within a whisker of nicking this one.